Well I wouldn't say that ls true, I drove a 1.8T focus and the time between fill ups was probably 3 times that to what my TT would have been. The main purpose of the question is for me to identify which engine would be best suited to me. I drive 40 mile on average a day, 25 of those on a roads the rest on normal 30-40 mph roads. I need a car that will keep me away from the pump the longest as we're saving for a house deposit. I automatically thought the 1.3 as it has a ok top speed/torque spec and what seems a good mpg return.
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Best way is to drive them, whilst taking a sideways glance at an average reading on the trip computer. Whilst not 100% accurate, it'll give you a feel for what suits your driving style.
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If you really want to save money, then taking the overall cost of ownership into account there is no argument - you want the 1.2.
I love my TA (and wouldn't swop it for a 1.2) but with the best will in the world, in real life scenarios I have to agree with RobinPJ. The little TA engine encourages you to enjoy it and when driven 'enthusiastically' it's not the most economical. I moved from a 17MPG V6 so the 40ish MPG (gets better every fill up) I'm getting at the moment is fantastic (for me) but may not suit your needs.
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I'd agree. If MPG is the only factor, and you want a petrol, pick the 1.2.
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Here are a couple of screenshots from the spreadsheet I use to keep details of the costs of running the car, I'm self-employed so not completely sad 
I seem to have forgotten the AA charge on the 11-12 sheet. I now get the car serviced at a local independent garage.
Link to my Fuelly account
The calculations are correct for running cost. I copied across the fuel costs but didn't change the 'Total' - fuel + other items / miles = running costs is correct.
I seem to have forgotten the AA charge on the 11-12 sheet. I now get the car serviced at a local independent garage.Link to my Fuelly account
The calculations are correct for running cost. I copied across the fuel costs but didn't change the 'Total' - fuel + other items / miles = running costs is correct.
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Here are a couple of screenshots from the spreadsheet I use to keep details of the costs of running the car, I'm self-employed so not completely sad
Link to my Fuelly account
The calculations are correct for running cost. I copied across the fuel costs but didn't change the 'Total' - fuel + other items / miles = running costs is correct.
What engine is this? I would have gone for the 1.4 if it didn't incur the tax charge. Like I said, the main purpose of this car for the next two years is to save money, but still keeping a car that I can drive with pride so lowering and new wheels are a must for me
If you want to save more then look at the citroen c3, the 1.2 can be had for less than 10k on a 2 year 0% pcp with 2 years free insurance and 3 years servicing. I worked out it would save me £3300 over 2 years compared to te cupra. That included the £150 finance payments.
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The engine is the 75hp 1.3 MJ diesel (1248cc really). I've been impressed with its performance for what it is, along with the great fuel economy. A set of nice wheels, maybe a body kit and lower it and you have an Abarth look-a-like.
if saving money over 2 years is the goal then there is no choice other than the 1.2
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The suggestion from the FF on a 1.2 petrol is a good choice given that you want to save money.
You mentioned the A500 in preference to a 1.4 and it is possible to squeeze 50mpg on a round trip out of a T-jet (did it today) but the overall running costs of a turbo charged car verus a NA is higher whether it's diesel or petrol. In a small car such as a 500 petrol is much better suited. If you're doing 15k p.a. the 8mpg difference between a 1.2 and a 1.4.petrol adds up. If I had a choice between a MJ I & a 1.2 petrol - it would be a 1.2 petrol. But the MJ II is a tempting proposition despite not liking diesels.
I have a 1.2 and have done 40,000 miles. I consistently average 41mpg. I do town driving plus on a dual carriageway going 70mph to and from work each day. I don't drive like Driving Miss Daisy though and rarely take an interest in what my current mpg is but I have the average mpg up all the time hence I know it's almost the same every tank.
I tend to keep my speed to a maximum of about 60 on the way to work and I usually get at least 50mpg and at the moment am getting 56 according to the trip computer. The difference in fuel economy from doing 55 or 60 rather than 70 is amazing.
Both Heidi and myself own 1.2's.
The diesel will cost you more to buy, more to service, and more to run.
My 1.2 petrol has the lowest per-mile fuel cost of any 500 on fuelly; that includes all the TA's & all the diesels.
But if I wanted a used 500 with a bit of performance, I'd buy a 1.4 petrol; good value compared to the Mjet & the extra tax is insignificant compared to all the other costs.
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If one was buying a 1.4 aside from the manual / Dualogic there's 3 different versions.
The 149grs/km Euro 4
The 140grs/km Euro 5
& the 135grs/km Euro 5 with S/S.
I would guess the latest model would give an average of the high 30s compared with the mid 30s of the earlier model.
Well im in two minds now between saving money, and this little beauty
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Sold privately, it's worth about £6000 if all is as it should be, so why not make an offer & see what can be done.
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Not a fan of that shade of silver - have you seen one in the flesh?
